tranny noise - more horror

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <8525656F.00554766.00@isserv9.idx.com> Paul_Royal@idx.com writes:

> A new clutch kit is going to be $400-$600 (get a Sachs, as good as OEM or
> better and cheaper than OE).  Pilot bearing..cheap money, and it should be
> done while it's apart.  The main rear engine seal should prolly be replaced
> while you've got the thing out...cheap money...and they're only good for
> around 150-175K.  Basically, anything you can do now will save you $300
> later....if the clutch is past mid-life..do it.

I would add the slave cylinder, too.  The main rear engine seal is not that 
important on a non-turbo.

-- 
 Phil Payne
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club